Tehran inaugurating 40 tourism facilities

TEHRAN-Concurrent with Tourism Week (September 27-October 3), 43 tourism facilities including traditional hotels, hotel apartments, traditional restaurants, recreational and entertainment centers and travel agencies will be inaugurated, Ali Tolouei, the head of Tehran Cultural Heritage Department has said.

West Azarbaijan tourism industry to boom

TEHRAN—Tourism industry in West Azarbaijan province will be overhauled in near future through boosting the infrastructures and exploiting the projects, said Morteza Safari, the head of West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

Sistan-Baluchestan handicrafts houses to be launched across Iranian metropolises

TEHRAN—Handicrafts houses of Sistan-Baluchestan Cultural Heritage Department are to be launched in Tehran and several other Iranian metropolises, said Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi.

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Indonesians hail Iran as symbol of resistance and steadfast backer of Palestine

BALI – In interviews with a Tehran Times reporter, several Indonesian citizens highlighted Iran’s historical, cultural, and political significance, describing the country as a “symbol of resistance” and a steadfast supporter of Palestine.

Rainfall forecast to be low in fall, normal in winter

TEHRAN – According to numerical weather prediction modeling, the precipitation in the fall is predicted to be less than normal, while in winter, it is expected to be above normal, Ahad Vazifeh, the head of the Meteorological Organization, has said.

Iran plans to eradicate rabies by 2030

TEHRAN – The national veterinary organization has taken extensive measures, such as fostering cross-sectoral cooperation and implementing rabies vaccination to eliminate rabies in the country by 2030.

DOE ready to take part in China’s Longjiang initiative

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced its preparedness to collaborate on the Longjiang initiative proposed by China, which focuses on strategic partnerships in key areas such as biodiversity conservation, ecological product development, and environmental education.

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Farhikhtegan: Hypocritical game between Europe and US

TEHRAN - In a note, Farhikhtegan addressed the statements of European officials now that the Chinese-Russian draft resolution to delay snapback sanctions against Iran failed at the UN Security Council.

IAEA silence showed alignment with Israel in striking Tehran: Iran nuclear chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s nuclear chief has strongly criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for failing to condemn June Israeli strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities, warning that such silence effectively aligns the agency with the attacks and undermines trust.

Iran sentences four in Mossad, MKO espionage case

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary has handed down preliminary verdicts against four members of a Mossad- and MKO-linked espionage network in Alborz province, sentencing two to execution and imprisonment and the other two to prison terms totaling more than 26 years.

‘Israel a threat to all’, Larijani says in Beirut during commemoration of Hezbollah late leaders

TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani has warned that the Zionist regime poses a threat to all countries in the region, emphasizing that recent developments—including the attack in Qatar—have made Israel’s aggressive behavior increasingly clear.

Innocent lives at risk as international community fails on human rights: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian returned to Tehran on Saturday after addressing the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, sharply criticizing the international community for its failure to protect civilians from the actions of the Zionist regime.

Cultural heritage ministry plans to hold Mehregan Festival

TEHRAN--Mehregan Festival is the second largest celebration of ancient Iran after Nowruz, said Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabai, adding: “We are considering holding this world-recorded celebration on a public scale.”

Experts discuss Shirazi urban heritage in Eastern Africa

TEHRAN— A scientific gathering of ‘Shirazi city-states in East Africa’ was held by the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Research Institute with the participation of the head of the institute, Mohammad-Ebrahim Zarei.

War tours aim to highlight Iranians’ resilience, Tehran official says

TEHRAN – Tours of sites in the Iranian capital damaged during the 12-day war imposed by Israel are intended to showcase the resilience of Iranians, Amir Qasemi, head of the Tehran Municipality’s tourism office, said.

Tourism minister invites Malaysian counterpart to visit Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has extended an official invitation to Malaysia’s tourism minister, Tiong King Sing, to visit Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen tourism, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations.

Access to environmental info in digital age promotes accountability

TEHRAN – Observed on September 28 every year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025 highlights Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, as universal access to information is foundational for transparent, participatory, and accountable governance.

IRCS, ICRC discuss ways to boost co-op

TEHRAN – Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, have explored the potential to enhance joint efforts between the two societies.

By Maryam Tavassoli

IranPharma symbol of global health diplomacy

TEHRAN – With the vast participation of domestic and international pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers in the 10th IranPharma Exhibition, the first international event in the health sector after the 12-day war in June, the expo has turned out to be a magnificent symbol of health diplomacy and international communication of the country.

Pasteur Institute of Iran to mark World Rabies Day

TEHRAN – Observed annually on September 28, World Rabies Day aims to raise public awareness about rabies prevention and what to do in the event of a bite. In this line, the Pasteur Institute of Iran plans to hold special programs both in person and online.

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Russia and China are trying to delay the snapback

TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh addressed the Russian and Chinese proposal to postpone the reimposition of sanctions on Iran for six months.

Renewed US military presence in Afghanistan endangers regional peace: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed two decades of U.S. occupation for Afghanistan’s current crises, warning that any renewed foreign military presence in the country would endanger regional peace and security.

Intelligence ministry releases Israeli nuclear, military secrets in IRIB documentary

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has released information from a massive cache of classified documents obtained from Israel’s military and nuclear programs.